Events

Torrance, California Cherry Blossom Festival - March 29, 2026

This link to the Torrance Cherry Blossom Festival has not yet been updated to reflect the 2026 event, as it hasn't yet been published. I have my eye on this festival, as a refreshing new theme with which to create new glass art. The type of glass that I work with, System 96, doesn't have much available for pink colors for cherry blossoms, so that's an added challenge that I'm happy to meet. It might mean that I purchase some COE 90 glass in pink colors (which is shockingly expensive due in part to the gold oxide that is used to make certain colors such as pink). The festival is free to the public, which is wonderful! It seems that it's held 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM every year on the last Sunday in March.

Orange County Ukulele Festival - March 21, 2026

If they'll have me back, I can't see missing this third annual event. It seems like a tradition has formed. I'm enjoying watching them grow and improve as an event as I do the same as a glass artist with a vending table for the day. Plus, I look forward to the same large community of lovely people.

Santa Monica College Holiday Arts Sale - December 2025

I have my hopes set on getting a spot at this long-running, 47th annual Santa Monica festival tradition. I've been a student of SMC and it would be an honor to give back to the Art Department as a vending artist. From their previous year's Instagram post: 'SMC’s 46th Annual Holiday Art Sale- the once-a-year opportunity to buy some truly unique works of art to satisfy your year-round gift needs: ceramics, hand-blown glass, fused glass, jewelry, prints, and more, all created by SMC students, faculty, and staff. Proceeds from the sale help support the SMC Art Department. For more information about SMC’s Holiday Art Sale, please email art@smc.edu.'

Orange County Ukulele Festival - March 22, 2025

I enjoyed the Inaugural OC Uke Fest so much the previous year year that I returned in 2025 for my--and the festival's second year. It was another wonderful time had by all, and my best event yet in terms of art pieces sold, hooray! I see improvements in my work at each event--as well as new challenges and mistakes. I love it all.

Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival - September 21, 2024

What a pleasure to set-up a vending table in the main area at the annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival. It was my second year attending, and first year as a vendor. I sold my ukulele- and music-related glass creations. This festival is special to me because it was at this event in 2023 that I was inspired by how well it was run and how kind everyone was, and I decided to challenge myself and return as a future vendor.

Orange County Ukulele Festival - March 23, 2024

I'm delighted to have participated in the inaugural (and sold out) Orange County Ukulele Festival with a vending table, and was in great company with others who also enjoy playing the ukulele. It was a wonderful experience, and I already know that I'd love to return in 2025.

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